The Amsterdam School (c. 1910-1930) is famous for its expressive brick architecture and richly decorated interiors. But what sources of inspiration informed these wonderous designs? This book shows how the colonial relationship between the Netherlands and Indonesia, the former Dutch East Indies, profoundly shaped the style of the Amsterdam School.

Seeking inspiration for the enlivening world of beauty they hoped to create, the architects and designers of the Amsterdam School latched onto all ...

In Indonesia, the Dutch language is not widely spoken, even after 350 years of presence during the colonial period. However, the language remains through the many loanwords used in Indonesian and several local languages. This book shows the many Dutch words found in Indonesia through photos of those words found on signs on the streets and in shops.

Di Indonesia, bahasa Belanda bukanlah bahasa yang umum digunakan, bahkan setelah 350 tahun hadir di kepulauan ini. Namun, bahasa tersebut tetap ber...